Maybe, but it definatly takes the boat to it's limits. The trick is just the right wind conditions with wave hieghts less than 2 ft. That's where the fun...
Vic: I usually plow along at 4knots or so, I have broken the 5 mark just a few times. What has interested me (I got a GPS for Christmas) was when I thought...
Remember, when the sails get baggy, its time for some excellent running... Beating, now...not so good. OB ... a few times. What has interested me (I got a GPS...
Reg: "I usually plow along at 4knots or so" Don't we all, the 6.7 mph was the very rare bird, trust me. Also I sail on a most odd and very windy lake, and a...
Here is a shot from the Frostbite Race. During the race the wind clocked up to an instrument measured peak of about 50 miles per hour (about 44 knots). Don't...
http://tinyurl.com/29wtd8 The second picture (repeated above) examined very closely is most instructive to the odd nature of this lake. Notice as you start off...
Reg: Also the wind tends to veer off the peeks and mountain lines and vary greatly in direction according to where specifically you are on the lake. The two...
Even with the availability of the high winds, I haven't really deliberately gone out to see what I can "get her to do", wouldn't suprise me if Allay and others...
couldn't help taking a picture of the bright red siren and the new owners and sending in the picture to the group.i was able to tell them to go and visit the...
pat thanks for the rope idea,across the stern as that works great on my g23 with its furling boom,the furling part is a pain.pull out the boom and turn,pull...
Displacement? When you have her on the trailer take a good look at her lines looking from the bow to aft... As for sayings I like... Mess with the bull......
I'll quote Chapelle " The first mid section form is that which might best be called the "dinghy section" - almost U-shaped. This mid section is not only used...
Yah, I know: Flat Aft-fect :-), I was speaking of those talking about the Siren not exceeding her "hull Speed". Which under exact conditions (rare though they...
Beats having to have the Dr. start cutting stuff out from the hide in a few years, once that starts then you REALLY have to start covering up. Ever make your...
Jim: What shape do you think it is ? Yes and No. She is more like a very tall "O" only laid on its side in the mid section to my eye, her bottom is, even...
regs: Her aft has some flatness to it as well as the curve. Sterting in earest aft of midline... The bow is a "U" shape "V" style entry, shifting to a tall but...
Hi folks, We sail our Siren in the North Channel and on Georgian Bay. We go for 1 or 2 weeks at a time and sleep in the boat. There are some nice lightning...
Jim, Thanks for the commo. I feel so much better now! I was ready to quit sailing my little tub. But she's always been fun, though her sails are also...
Hi I guess I'll answer since I have has some real experience with lightening and trying to ground it. First off the last thing you wanted to do is attract...
I have heard of people hooking a copper wire to the back stay and trailing the other end in the water. Seen pictures of a sailboat struck by lighting in a...
"Allay" <allay@...> wrote: Hi I guess I'll answer since I have has some real experience with lightening and trying to ground it. First off the last thing you...
... Bit more info here: http://www.alohaowners.com/pages/projects/lightning/lightning.htm I prefer to head to shore and get away from the 20-foot lightning ...
On what part of Huron do you sail? Always thought it would be fun to ride the swells at Olphaint/Sauble. jim RR#2 Owen Sound ... From: iron_sam_flint...
For something that is so generally misunderstood, there is surprisingly quite a lot in the periodicals over the years dealing with lightning. In the middle of...
